What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 21h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £130 - £440.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Inverness to Penzance?

The distance between Inverness and Penzance is 825 miles. The road distance is 699.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs £290 - £1,000.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Penzance?

It takes approximately 15h 2m to get from Inverness to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penzance bus from?

Inverness to Penzance bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penzance train from?

Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Penzance?

The best way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs £290 - £1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Inverness to Penzance bus arrive?

Inverness to Penzance bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Penzance train arrive?

Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Penzance is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Inverness to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Penzance?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Inverness to Penzance - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
15h 2m
£297–979
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
21h 32m
£78–123
Drive 695.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Penzancecar 695.8 mi
11h 53m
£172–248
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
21h 8m
£128–530
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
18h 23m
£239–401
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 24m
£134–435
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane ABZ - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
14h 50m
£132–401

Inverness to Penzance by train

7Weekly Trains

15h 2mAverage Duration

£297Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Penzance.

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Distance: 820 mi
Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 21h 32m.

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